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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, P.C. Devoted Vets for Beloved Pets. Together, Dr. Sam Smith and Dr. Stephen Anderson bring you 23 years of veterinary medical experience.
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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital provides several services to the coastal North Carolina area that are not currently available, or are only partially available. We offer high quality internal, preventive, & geriatric medicine, and soft tissue & orthopedic surgical services to cats and dogs as well as exotic (non-traditional species excluding primates) and local injured wildlife. Additionally, we provi

de referral services in advanced dentistry and oral procedures, radiology, oncology, boarding, bathing, and pet daycare. PCAH also serves as a facility where students training in veterinary medicine can shadow and learn skills on the way to earning their degree. Dr. Smith received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and in 1997 graduated from Ross University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at NC State, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Dr. Smith has more than 15 years experience in veterinary dentistry with training from boarded veterinary dentists and oral surgeons at continuing education programs. His special interests include raptor rehabilitation, advanced dentistry and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University and continued on at NCSU to graduate with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation, Dr. Anderson moved to the Florida Keys to gain more hands-on experience in exotic animal medicine at the Marathon Veterinary Hospital and spent his free time volunteering his services for the Sea Turtle Hospital, Wild Bird Center and Marine Mammal Rescue Team. After a couple of years in the Keys, Dr. Anderson moved on to bring exotic animal medicine to the Wilmington area. He is also the area veterinarian for the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program, Southern Reptile Rescue, and Sky Watch Bird Rescue, Wilmington chapter of Phoenix Landing, and the Wilmington House Rabbit Society. His special interests include exotic animal medicine (including wildlife), surgery, and oncology.

🎆 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! 🎆The 4th of July is just around the corner — and so is our weekend office closure! A...
01/07/2025

🎆 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! 🎆

The 4th of July is just around the corner — and so is our weekend office closure! As a reminder, our office will be closed this Friday and Saturday in observance of the 4th of July! 🇺🇸

If your pet needs medication for fireworks anxiety, pain management, or any regular prescriptions, please request refills now to ensure we can have them ready in time.

💊 We have a 24-hour refill policy, and we want to make sure your pets stay safe and comfortable during the holiday weekend.

📞 Call us at (910) 399-3768 and leave a voicemail on the pharmacy line so we can take care of your pet's prescriptions!

Stay safe, and give your pets extra snuggles from us! 🐶🐱❤️

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🇺🇸In celebration of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturda...
30/06/2025

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🇺🇸

In celebration of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th so our team can enjoy the holiday weekend with loved ones.
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We’ll be back to our normal hours on Monday, July 7th.

If you have a cat or dog and experience a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (910) 791-7387. They are located at 50 Greenville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403.

If you have an exotic pet and experience a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent care at (919) 781-5145. They are located at 409 Vick Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy 4th of July! 🐾❤️💙

🎉 Celebration Time! 🎉On June 13th, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a huge milestone—Chevelle officially graduated...
24/06/2025

🎉 Celebration Time! 🎉
On June 13th, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a huge milestone—Chevelle officially graduated from chemotherapy! 🐾💪

This brave warrior has shown incredible strength, resilience, and a tail-wagging spirit through every treatment. Her journey has inspired our entire team, and we couldn’t be more proud of how far she’s come. 💛

We’re honored to have walked this road with her and her amazing family—and we’re all pawsitive that the future is looking bright! ✨

Please join us in giving Chevelle a big round of a-paws and wishing her many healthy, happy years ahead! 🐶🎓🐾

Please be on the lookout if you live or work in Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
11/06/2025

Please be on the lookout if you live or work in Porters Neck and surrounding areas.

We’ve been notified about a loose Blue-and-Gold Macaw flying around the Porters Neck area. Please help us spread the word in hopes that we can reach the macaw’s owner!

The best person to coax an escaped bird down is the owner themselves and our hotline can advise on the best way to do that. Parrots normally don't just come down from trees for strangers (including our volunteers), but the trusted owner can come close enough.

If you are the owner seeing this post, please call our hotline at 1-855-40-RESCU (73728) and feel free to post your contact information below so anyone who sees it can reach you directly. Parrots do not travel far right away, this bird should still be in the area.

10/06/2025

****UPDATE- There was an outage service has been restored ****

🚨 ☎️ Phone Issues ☎️ 🚨

As some of you may have experienced, some calls are unable to be routed through our phone system or are giving you all a constant busy signal or message.

While we work to figure out what is going on and causing these issues, keep in mind you may text us at 910-399-3768 or email us at [email protected]. Our receptionists will get back with you as soon as possible!

We appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue!

The Diggs is now offering grooming! 🐩
31/05/2025

The Diggs is now offering grooming! 🐩

This dapper gentleman was soaking up all the snuggles before his neuter! Buoy was such a calm, cuddly sweetheart and han...
05/05/2025

This dapper gentleman was soaking up all the snuggles before his neuter! Buoy was such a calm, cuddly sweetheart and handled his big day like a pro.

Neutering helps prevent unwanted litters, reduces certain health risks, and can even improve behavior—it's a simple step that makes a big difference!

Round 2 of Veterinary Receptionist Week Appreciation!Yesterday we shouted out part of our incredible front desk crew—now...
23/04/2025

Round 2 of Veterinary Receptionist Week Appreciation!

Yesterday we shouted out part of our incredible front desk crew—now it’s time to shine the spotlight on the other half of this dynamic dream team!

These ladies are the friendly faces you see when you walk in, the calming voices on the phone when your pet is sick, and the real-life wizards behind scheduling, paperwork, and keeping the clinic running smoothly.

Whether they're checking in a nervous pup, comforting a worried client, or tracking down a missing file (with Jedi-like instincts), they do it all with patience, grace, and a whole lot of heart.

Reception team, we love you. You make the hard days easier and the good days even better.

Drop a comment to show them some love!

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week!Shoutout to the real MVPs of the front desk—our client-soothing, chaos-wrangling, phon...
22/04/2025

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week!
Shoutout to the real MVPs of the front desk—our client-soothing, chaos-wrangling, phone-juggling superheroes! We'll have another picture of the other half of our amazing team tomorrow!

From deciphering scribbled handwriting to knowing every pet by name (and probably their favorite treat), they’re the warm welcome, the patient listener, and the glue that holds this place together.

They’re not “just receptionists”—they’re:

Professional pet cuddlers

Masters of multitasking

Translators of “my dog is acting weird”

Emotional support humans (for clients and staff)

So give them a smile, a snack, or maybe just a moment where all the phones stop ringing.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we’d be lost without you!

Today, we said goodbye to a true hero.K9 Bane served with unwavering courage and loyalty, protecting our community and s...
22/04/2025

Today, we said goodbye to a true hero.
K9 Bane served with unwavering courage and loyalty, protecting our community and standing strong beside his handler through every challenge. The bond they shared was unbreakable—a partnership built on trust, dedication, and love.
Rest easy, Bane. Your watch has ended, but your legacy lives on in the hearts of all who served with you.

🎉 Dr. MaGrann will be back in the office next week on Tuesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 24th! Her appointments are...
15/04/2025

🎉 Dr. MaGrann will be back in the office next week on Tuesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 24th!

Her appointments are filling up quickly, so if you'd like to see her while she's in town, give us a call before she runs out of availability!

Give our office a call at (910) 399- 3768 to get your pet scheduled! 🥳

For more exciting news.... Dr. MaGrann will be visiting and seeing appointments later this month!! She does have limited...
09/04/2025

For more exciting news.... Dr. MaGrann will be visiting and seeing appointments later this month!!

She does have limited availability, as she will only be here for two days, so if you'd like your pet to come in for a visit with her, give us a call while she still has openings! Once her schedule is full, it is full.

We're incredibly excited to have her back, even if it's only 2 days 🎉

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Opening Hours

Monday 07:45 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:45 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:45 - 19:30
Thursday 07:45 - 17:30
Friday 07:45 - 17:30
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+19103993768

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